Istanbul City Tours

  • Istanbul City Tour -1 Half Day Morning Tour

    Tour of  "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

    Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

    Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, 
    built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

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    Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the 
    old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are 
    the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

    Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world 
    with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. 
    (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)

    THIS TOUR TERMINATES AT GRAND COVERED BAZAAR

    PRICE : € 48.+ (V.A.T. 18%) / pax
    Price include: Transportation (Congress Center - Tour - Congress Center), tour guide and musesum entrance fees.



  • Istanbul City Tour - 2 - Half Day Afternoon Tour

    Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics 
    of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections.
    (Harem is not included in the program)

    Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia sophia. 

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    The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

    PRICE: € 48.- (V.A.T. included) / pax
    Price include: Transportation (Congress Center - Tour - Congress Center), tour guide and musesum entrance fees.


  • Istanbul City Tour 3 - Byzantine & Ottoman Relics (Combination of Tours 1 & 2)

    Tour of  "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

    Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
    Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

    Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

    Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
    Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.

    Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics 
    of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections.(Harem is not included in the program)

    Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia sophia.
    The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

    also visioned during the tour
    GALATA BRIDGE • GOLDEN HORN • LEANDER’S TOWER
    This tour ends approximately at 17:00

    PRICE     : 
    € 90.- (V.A.T. included) / pax
    Price include: Transportation (Congress Center - Tour - Congress Center), tour guide and musesum entrance fees, Lunch

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    Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

    Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
    Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.

    Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics 
    of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections.(Harem is not included in the program)

    Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia sophia.
    The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

    also visioned during the tour
    GALATA BRIDGE • GOLDEN HORN • LEANDER’S TOWER
    This tour ends approximately at 17:00

    PRICE     : 
    € 90.- (V.A.T. included) / pax
    Price include: Transportation (Congress Center - Tour - Congress Center), tour guide and musesum entrance fees, Lunch


  • Istanbul City Tour - 5 Dolmabahçe Palace & Two Continents (from Europe to Asia)
    Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.

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    Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2
    minutes.

    Çamlıca Hill, famous for its beautiful sunset and the widest bird’s
    eye panoramic view of İstanbul from Marmara Sea to the Black Sea, gives a chance to see the Bosphorus and Golden Horn from one of the highest and most appealing places of the city. 

    PRICE    :  € 48.+ (V.A.T. 18%) / pax
    Price include: Transportation (Congress Center - Tour - Congress Center), tour guide and musesum entrance fees.



  • Istanbul City Tour 7 - Princes' Islands (minimum 2 guests) Full Day Tour (operates all year round)

    Cruise in the Marmara Sea to Princes' Islands by boat. Stop atBüyükada, the popular summer resort with pinewood scenery and wooden mansions, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes.


    Price exclude: Personal expenses, dinners, tips.

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    Tour of the island by horse-drawn carriages before lunch at afish restaurant.

    Evening return to İstanbul and transfer to congress center

    also visioned during the tour
    TOPKAPI PALACE • LEANDER’ S TOWER • ÜSKÜDAR
    from the boat

    PRICE    : € 90.- (V.A.T. included) / pax
    Price include: Transportation (Congress Center - Tour - Congress Center), tour guide and, Lunch


  • Istanbul City Tour - Golden Horn (Eyüp Sultan Mosque & Tomb + Pierre Loti Coffee House + Miniatürk) advance reservation required


    Half Day Afternoon Tour (min. 6 guests)   Guaranteed Dep. every Monday & Thursday afternoon“To embrace sharp harmony and historic curiosities in the most sacred site of İstanbul”

    Eyüp Sultan Mosque and his Tomb are the most sacred sites in İstanbul after Mecca and Jerusalem where thousands of faithful people visit everday. 


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    Eyüp El-Ensari was the flagbearer of Prophet Mohammed and died here during the Arabic siege of the city in the 7th century. The old trees, pigeons, praying believers and the visiting crowd create a mystical and colorful atmosphere around the mosque. 


    Teleferique (cable car) to Pierre Loti Coffee House among the green which is located on a hill with beautiful trees where you can enjoy the wonderful panorama of the Golden Horn. 

    Bird’ s eye view of the Golden Horn with the teleferique (cable car) while climbing to the café, 550 beeline meters in 115 seconds. The coffee house takes its name from Pierre Loti, the French author and poet who was very fond of İstanbul and wrote as he sat in this coffee house enjoying the view. 

    Miniatürk, “a story land”, the most influencing open field miniature park exhibiting scaled models of the most known masterpieces which create a fairy tale environment of İstanbul, Anatolia and the former Ottoman territories. It reflects the revival of Turkish culture and history in all its magnificence. Countless human figure models situated throughout the park such as a railroad worker, Muslims in a mosque courtyard, Jews praying in a synagogue, flower seller etc., portray the lifestyle of the society through ages. 

    You will mostly enjoy the colorful shopping center where you may find the best souvenirs from İstanbul.

    PRICE      : € 48.+ (V.A.T. 18%) / pax
    Price include: Transportation (Congress Center - Tour - Congress Center), tour guide and musesum entrance fees.